Search results

  1. ImportEater98

    Upgrading Valve Springs on AFR 185's...sigh...

    Hey folks....looking for some real answers here. I have scoured the net trying to find a solution to an apparent common problem with AFR valve springs. Back when i bought my 185's i declined the spring upgrade as my cam was a meager .512"/.512" lift. I i have just installed my new hydraulic...
  2. ImportEater98

    Can anyone give me some answers on my 60' time?

    Someone please help! Racing the car in my sig., I haven't been able to do any better than a 1.82 60' time! I have been running my rears at 10psi and doing a nice burnout for 6-7 seconds. My launch technique has been 4000 rpm then drop the clutch. Im not "sidestepping" the clutch, nor am I...
  3. ImportEater98

    Help With Staying NHRA Compliant For Battery Relocation!

    Hey Folks.... Just got my Moroso battery box for my relocation. I have an 89 notchback. The fuel cell is mounted in the spare tire area, and due to my roll cage, my battery box won't fit on either side of it. Now i am stumped on where to put it. I would like to put it behind the passenger...
  4. ImportEater98

    Victor Jrs on 306 Need some advice please!

    Hey folks. Putting together my 306 right now and I'm sort of in a pickle. After this season a 408 goes into the works. I don't want to have to buy heads twice, so I'd rather just buy the heads that will work best with the 408, but can squeek by with the 306. I have decided on victor jrs. I...
  5. ImportEater98

    Is the AFR website full of crap?

    Okay...well i decided since i am going AFR, i should pay a visit to thier website. Went into the dyno test section and saw they had a 302 making 455 fwhp with AFR 185s! That seems a bit far fetched. Heres a breakdown of what the wonder engine has: Horsepower: 455 @ 6100RPM Engine: 302...
  6. ImportEater98

    Crankshaft Endplay Problem...HELP!

    I tore down my engine to a shortblock today. Reason for this is a h/c/i and carburetion swap. While I was in there i decided to pull off the harmonic balancer....as soon as i put my hands on it i realized i was able to slide the crankshaft front to back like a 1/4 of an inch!!!! This is bad...
  7. ImportEater98

    Tremec Rebuilding In MA??

    Hey folks....the ol' powerplant is coming out of the notch as we speak as i strive further towards carburetion....while i have the engine out, i am also taking the Tremec 3550 out to get the 4th gear grind fixed...and the rest looked over. I don't know anybody that is reputable in this...
  8. ImportEater98

    Help me put together a carburated setup!

    Well the time has come...my 89 LX is coming off the road and becoming a race car.....now i need a bit of advice. I am changing from EFI to carburated. Now before everyone jumps down my throat on this one, i have done my homework and this is what i want to do. Problem is, i can put together...
  9. ImportEater98

    Draglite and Tire Fit (Pics Inside)

    Well i mentioned in another thread about my adventures with fitting my new rims, but i figured i would designate a thread to show how they look and what was involved. To make a long story short, i ordered 15x10 6.5" b/s Draglites and 28x11.5x15 Hoosier Quick Time Pro's. Summit got the wheel...
  10. ImportEater98

    HELP! Minor Tire Emergency!

    Well i got my rear 15x10 draglites (6.5 b.s.) in today, along with my new tires. I ordered 28x11.5x15 Hoosier Quick Time Pro's and i received 28x13.5x15 instead. They are nice tires, and i would love to put that size on, but is it possible to fit? I already have eliminated the quad shocks...
  11. ImportEater98

    Longer Wheel Studs Needed?

    I lined up my new 15x3.5 Weld Draglites today on the front and i notice they fit fine, but the stock wheel studs are too short. Is this normal? Anyone else with this issue? By the way, the rotors i bought came with these studs in them. They fit ponies and turbines fine, but not the new Welds.
  12. ImportEater98

    Anyone running a QA1 K-Member?

    I made a post earlier about problems with the QA1 k-member fit, but i would like some input on people that are running it, and how they solved thier wheel clearence problems. I called QA1 tech and they said that the design pushes the wheels up almost an inch to the front of the car. Thats fine...
  13. ImportEater98

    Tire Size for 4.30's

    I am just about ready to order my rims for my 89 LX. I am going with 15" draglites. 15X3.5's are going out front, and 15X8 or 15X10's (depending on tires size) are going out back. I am running a 4.30 gear in my 8.8 backed up by a Tremec 3550. The question i would like input on is what O.D...
  14. ImportEater98

    Tubular K Member Fit Problem

    I purchased a QA1 K-Member for my 89 LX. I opted to use my stock stamped control arms, and grind the edges off as they instruct in the directions. When it came install the new K member i bolted it up loosely to line up the steering shaft with the steering column. Come to find out, i came up...
  15. ImportEater98

    O/R H-Pipe Anyone?

    Moderators, don't beat me up for this one, but: Does anyone from the MA southshore/RI area have an offroad h-pipe (79-93) for sale? I can get one from summit for $100, but i figure i'd see if anyone has one they are looking to part with for short money. Thanks! -John
  16. ImportEater98

    MA Vanity Plates

    Just a question for all that have MA vanity plates. I ordered mine on 3/15 when i registered the new notch. I asked the pleasent, helpfull (can you smell my scarcism?) registry lady how long it would take and she said maybe a month, maybe a year. Nice answer. Anyhow, how long did it take for...
  17. ImportEater98

    Draglite/Tire sizes please!

    Well i did a search for the information i am looking for, and well, everyone has something different to say. I would hate to order wheels and tires, mount them, have them not fit, and not be able to return them so would someone with the following setup please let me know if it works: I have...
  18. ImportEater98

    Attn: Sam's Seekonk Guys

    Well...it was a great thread going....but the stupid server lost it. I guess i'll start it up again. How come all the sticky's made it?
  19. ImportEater98

    10 second worthy?

    Well i have basically my entire build on paper right now.....and before i start ordering the drivetrain/tires etc....please tell me if this is 10's worthy....if it isn't than what is it? 1987 LX Notch, all items in my signature PLUS: Engine: D&D Motorsports 342ci 500hp crate motor...
  20. ImportEater98

    Manual Rack vs. Power Rack

    Well i did a search of previous threads and couldn't find an answer to my questions. I am in the process of setting up steering on my 87 lx. I am making it a more strip than street car and i want to go through with manual steering. The flaming river kit is somewhere around $400 to my door...
Top Bottom
Back
Forums
Menu